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Being a Relevant Service Department

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Being a Relevant Service Department

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The latest news out of the auto industry is that Amazon, everyone’s favorite online retailer, is investing $700 million into the electric truck a…

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automotiveMastermind Talks Predictive Analytics

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automotiveMastermind Talks Predictive Analytics

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[WEBINAR] Your GamePlan to Triple Your BDC Close Rate Without Breaking the Bank

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[WEBINAR] Your GamePlan to Triple Your BDC Close Rate Without Breaking the Bank

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Matt Weinberg, SVP of Consumer Experience at Drive Motors, presented our latest webinar. He discusses the evolution of the Internet lead and shows …

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Advances in Inventory Management

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Advances in Inventory Management

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We collected a ton of interviews at NADA, and throughout the coming weeks we'll be releasing them. John Hensman, General Manager at Hom…

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3 Steps to a Better Hiring Process

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3 Steps to a Better Hiring Process

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Salespeople: Are You Building the Right Value?

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Salespeople: Are You Building the Right Value?

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We all know how important it is to build value when selling a vehicle. The question is, are you building the right value? Here's a tip …

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Where to Find the Right Salesperson

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Where to Find the Right Salesperson

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Top Reasons to Have A Plan of Action For Long-Term Follow-Up!

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Top Reasons to Have A Plan of Action For Long-Term Follow-Up!

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Marketing Insights from Castrol Oil

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Marketing Insights from Castrol Oil

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Customers today have access to more information than ever, which means you and your clients need to be experts on your product. Matt DiPaulo, Castrol&rsquo…

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Digital Retailing is Not About Technology

by Scot Eisenfelder 2 days ago

Digital Retailing is Not About Technology

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At NADA many exhibitors hyped their digital retailing solutions to support online vehicle transactions. While no one has cracked the code for a complete, s…

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Freebie Friday: What's the Most Important or Overlooked Task Inside the Dealership [VIDEO]

by Bill Wittenmyer 2 days ago

Freebie Friday: What's the Most Important or Overlooked Task Inside the Dealership [VIDEO]

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Bill Wittenmyer shares what the most important (or overlooked) task in a dealership is and why in this edition of Freebie Friday. …

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Hottest New Models

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Hottest New Models

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The hottest new models in the automotive space aren’t relegated to cars anymore. Cars are key, but statistical models are catching favor and accla…

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SHEEHY NISSAN OF WHITE MARSH CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING WITH PERFORMANCE BY STYX’S LAWRENCE GOWAN

by Bart Wilson 3 days ago

SHEEHY NISSAN OF WHITE MARSH CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING WITH PERFORMANCE BY STYX’S LAWRENCE GOWAN

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WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND (February 14, 2019) – Sheehy Nissan of White Marsh, 5361 Nottingridge Road, recently celebrated its grand opening with a party …

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MAXDigital Expands with New Talent, Practice Areas, & Appraisal Software Tool

by Bart Wilson 3 days ago

MAXDigital Expands with New Talent, Practice Areas, & Appraisal Software Tool

by Bart Wilson 3 days ago

Company grows team by 20 percent to better serve dealers CHICAGO — January 24, 2019 — MAXDigital, a premium end-to-end software provid…

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When Car Sales Slow Down, Change is Necessary

by Eric Schlesinger 4 days ago

When Car Sales Slow Down, Change is Necessary

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Just one month into 2019, and we've already received the dire prediction (from NADA) that sales are expected to drop to levels the auto industry hasn&r…

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Auto/Mate Expands Sales & Marketing Teams; Alan Heaton Promoted to Vice President, Sales

by Michael Esposito 5 days ago

Auto/Mate Expands Sales & Marketing Teams; Alan Heaton Promoted to Vice President, Sales

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Albany, N.Y. – February 12, 2018 – Auto/Mate announced today it has re-structured and expanded its sales and marketing teams. Alan Heaton, form…

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Knock-Knock—It’s Amazon

by Jim Flint 5 days ago

Knock-Knock—It’s Amazon

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Google and Facebook, Watch Out! There’s someone approaching in the rear-view mirror, and it’s Amazon. Don’t worry about Amazon pursuin…

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